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Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.

“So many of the students who were running or jumping had no idea what was even going on. They were doing what 14 and 15-year-olds do,” Banks said.

I implore Republicans to not allow President Biden's son to openly testify before the House Oversight Committee. Truth might accidentally come out.

The families of three Palestinian students who were shot by a white man in Burlington, Vermont say the attack was "targeted."

Rep. George Santos faces a third expulsion vote after a report found he allegedly spent his campaign funds for his personal benefit. Here's a look at what he spent his money on.

A large humanitarian aid convoy makes its way into Gaza from Egypt. Satellite imagery shows its progress.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be honored by her loved ones and laid to rest on Wednesday in her longtime home of Plains, Georgia.

U.S. forests and other land-based ecosystems only absorb about 12% of CO2 emissions. Global warming is caused by human greenhouse gas emissions.

Hackers gained partial control of a system that regulates water pressure, and workers were quickly notified of the threat.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., blasted Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., on X after the lawmaker called him a “little Moskowitz jumping up and down."

Marjorie Taylor Greene is returning to her effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

From campaign crowds to new endorsements, Nikki Haley's star is on the rise in the GOP presidential primary. But her ability to take on frontrunner Donald Trump remains in limbo.

A senior general orders an investigation at a top U.S. military facility tasked with defending the homeland from threats from Russia and China after reporting from USA TODAY revealed the presence of a bar.

Families of the American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza say time is running out. They question why more Americans haven't been released so far.

Negotiators are trying to get the truce extended beyond Wednesday, when 16 hostages were freed, increasing the total to 96 during the cease-fire.

The Canadian government and Google announced Wednesday a "historic" deal to support the country's media, heading off an imminent threat by the digital giant to block news on its platform.

U.S. consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported.

The Asian elephant earned the moniker because she was the only captive elephant in the Philippines and lived alone at the zoo for decades.

One Palestinian prisoner released by Israel said he now wants to "live a decent life without occupation."

Uber is to roll out its service to London black cabs next year, it announced Wednesday, despite long-running friction between drivers of the traditional taxis and the US-based firm.